Our Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) program identifies children with potential special education needs and educates the community about child development and the importance of early intervention.
The Department of Special Services provides instructional, psychological, social, and related services to meet the unique needs of identified students and their families. The department reports to the Chief Academic Officer.
When a student is referred for special education services this timeline covers from the referral to the eligibility and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
Title IX protects the rights of students and others so they have an educational environment free from discrimination based on sex, including discrimination in the form of sexual harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, as guaranteed by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Bilingual community liaisons support families during the student registration process. They also help determine if parents have needs beyond registering their child for school.
The FCPS Adult ESOL program provides adult students with the practical English language they need in their everyday lives, as well as English skills that will help them advance in their education or careers.
An educational webinar on youth substance use trends and supports. This page includes a text-only outline of the presentation slides and PDFs of the presentation slides in the following languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese).
While some students know from an early age what postsecondary path they plan to pursue, others are not so sure. Use these resources to explore a variety of options for life after high school.
Learn more about the process for obtaining information under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Constitution of Virginia empowers the Virginia Board of Education with the general supervision of the public school system. This includes responsibility for (subject to General Assembly approval) the major regulations governing public education in Virginia, such as the Standards of Quality, the Standards Accreditation, the Standards of Learning accountability program, and teacher licensure regulations.
The Virginia Board of Education typically meets ten times a year (every month except August and December).
The Constitution of Virginia empowers the Virginia Board of Education with the general supervision of the public school system. This includes responsibility for (subject to General Assembly approval) the major regulations governing public education in Virginia, such as the Standards of Quality, the Standards Accreditation, the Standards of Learning accountability program, and teacher licensure regulations.
The Virginia Board of Education typically meets ten times a year (every month except August and December).
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students and to providing equal access to educational programs, services, and activities. We appreciate the many contributions made by LGBTQIA+ members of the school community, which includes people from all walks of life who should be able to live without fear of prejudice, discrimination, harassment, or violence.
Instruction and Assessment Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
Death is a part of life, but that doesn’t make it easy to deal with—especially when you’re dealing with the loss of someone special. This page offers suggestions for how to cope.
Educational Employees' Supplementary Retirement System (ERFC) Tax Statements, Direct Deposit Schedule, Cost-of-Living Adjustments, and Health Insurance
As students grow as creative and critical thinkers, they can create new solutions to challenges that arise in their life and innovator for tomorrow's future.
Fairfax County Public Schools believes that developing responsible and productive digital citizens is an essential life skill and that it can reach its highest potential when our school staff and the community work in partnership.